“ESG funds not more expensive, research finds” – Ignites Europe
New research has debunked the idea that funds integrating environmental, social and governance factors charge higher average fees than their … Continue reading “ESG funds not more expensive, research finds” – Ignites Europe
Baillie Gifford publishes Irish value report, upping pressure on peers – Ignites Europe
Baillie Gifford has published a value assessment report for its Ireland fund range, in a move that could increase pressure … Continue reading Baillie Gifford publishes Irish value report, upping pressure on peers – Ignites Europe
Columbia Threadneedle embarks on fee review – Ignites Europe
Columbia Threadneedle has started a review into fund fees with a specific focus on the way economies of scale are … Continue reading Columbia Threadneedle embarks on fee review – Ignites Europe
AllianzGI holds onto performance fees – Ignites Europe
“Allianz Global Investors is sticking with its outperformance fee share classes in the UK, despite a lack of assets and … Continue reading AllianzGI holds onto performance fees – Ignites Europe
FCA pushes asset managers to assess profitability – Ignites Europe
The UK financial watchdog says some fund boards have misinterpreted its rules for value assessments and are failing to analyse … Continue reading FCA pushes asset managers to assess profitability – Ignites Europe
Schroders expands value review to European funds – Ignites Europe
‘Schroders is starting to apply its approach to UK assessments of value across all its European and global fund ranges, … Continue reading Schroders expands value review to European funds – Ignites Europe
UK firms slash £120m in charges following value reforms – Ignites Europe
UK asset managers have cut at least £120m (€139m) in ongoing charges following the introduction of reforms that require firms … Continue reading UK firms slash £120m in charges following value reforms – Ignites Europe
Esma launches costs and fees probe – Ignites Europe
The European Securities and Markets Authority said yesterday that it has launched a common supervisory action on the supervision of … Continue reading Esma launches costs and fees probe – Ignites Europe
Liontrust’s claims of best practice for fees under scrutiny – Ignites Europe
Liontrust’s directors have claimed that its fixed administration charge follows industry best practice, despite other firms increasing their use of … Continue reading Liontrust’s claims of best practice for fees under scrutiny – Ignites Europe
Price war for plain vanilla ETFs may be over, professionals say – Ignites Europe
The fierce price war among providers of traditional exchange traded funds may be over, with many industry professionals saying that … Continue reading Price war for plain vanilla ETFs may be over, professionals say – Ignites Europe